
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities
Policymakers and businesses must balance fiscal consolidation and economic risks to ensure sustained growth this year.
Fri Feb 07 2025

Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Ekonomi AS kekal kukuh di sebalik jangkaan kenaikan tarif import
Ekonomi AS terus menunjukkan ketahanan di sebalik pengumuman Trump mengenai potensi kenaikan tarif import. Pakar ekonomi membincangkan impak terhadap inflasi, pertumbuhan GDP, dan unjuran pasaran kewangan.
Fri Jan 24 2025

ATF: Kukuh pelancongan serantau, jadikan ASEAN destinasi pilihan global
ATF 2025 bertujuan meningkatkan kehadiran pelancong ke ASEAN dengan memupuk rangkaian, perkongsian pengetahuan, dan mempromosikan produk pelancongan serantau.
Tue Jan 14 2025
AWANI Tonight 9 Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. JS-SEZ could add RM125 bil yearly to GDP
2. Japan faces biggest flu outbreak in 25 years
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1. JS-SEZ could add RM125 bil yearly to GDP
2. Japan faces biggest flu outbreak in 25 years
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Thu Jan 09 2025
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Economic Outlook 2025: Trade Wars & Tariffs
Malaysia’s economic outlook for 2025 projects moderate growth, with GDP expected to expand by 4.5-5.0%. The economy is poised for recovery, driven by strong export performance, particularly in electronics and palm oil. However, ongoing global trade tensions and tariff disputes pose risks. Azmi Hassan, Fellow, National Council of Professors discusses how Malaysia and ASEAN can best approach potential trade wars amid projected tariff increases under President-elect Donald Trump’s policies
Fri Jan 03 2025
Transforming AI Applications with Langflow by DataStax
DataStax introduces Langflow, an innovative low-code platform for building and deploying AI applications. This tool simplifies the design and implementation of generative AI and RAG applications, enabling businesses to leverage artificial intelligence more efficiently and effectively.
Thu Dec 26 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: IDEVAW 2024 FOCUS: Addressing Economic Violence & Life Cycle Poverty
The global cost of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) has been estimated at least 1.5 trillion dollars
A World Bank study found that VAWG costs 1.2–3.7% of GDP for some countries, and the WB emphasises that these proportions of GDP are what many countries spend on primary education.
Thus, the impact of VAWG goes beyond the individual and affects communities, businesses and overall economies.
A 2023 DOSM report indicated that Violence Against Women (VAW), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV), remains prevalent in both urban and rural areas. In fact, some studies suggest that more than 50% of women have faced some form of violence, including physical, emotional, or economic abuse and violence.
For this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW), NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on actionable strategies for addressing the roots causes of Economic Violence Against Women via economic empowerment and gender balance in business and finance to break life cycle poverty.
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A World Bank study found that VAWG costs 1.2–3.7% of GDP for some countries, and the WB emphasises that these proportions of GDP are what many countries spend on primary education.
Thus, the impact of VAWG goes beyond the individual and affects communities, businesses and overall economies.
A 2023 DOSM report indicated that Violence Against Women (VAW), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV), remains prevalent in both urban and rural areas. In fact, some studies suggest that more than 50% of women have faced some form of violence, including physical, emotional, or economic abuse and violence.
For this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW), NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on actionable strategies for addressing the roots causes of Economic Violence Against Women via economic empowerment and gender balance in business and finance to break life cycle poverty.
NiagaSpotlightWithTehminaKaoosji, 501Awani, AwaniNews, IDEVAW2024, InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen, EconomicViolence, GDP, VAWG, Malaysia, Niaga AWANI
Fri Nov 29 2024

Strong investments, exports drive Malaysia's third quarter GDP growth to 5.3 per cent
BNM says exports continue to strengthen on the back of recovering external demand and positive spillovers from the global tech upcycle.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: GLC, GLIC Investments - Transparency and Accountability
Malaysia’s GLICs hold combined AUM valued at over RM1.8 trillion, roughly the size of Malaysia’s nominal GDP
Following the enactment of the Audit (amendment) Bill, which took effect on 1st November, the Auditor-General now holds the authority to audit the accounts of 1,856 entities, including GLCs.
If audits uncover just RM1 million in savings per company, the total could reach RM2 billion - resources that can be allocated towards transforming Malaysians’ lives for the better.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on transparency and accountability for GLCs and GLICs to identify underperforming entities and improve Malaysia's overall economic landscape.
Following the enactment of the Audit (amendment) Bill, which took effect on 1st November, the Auditor-General now holds the authority to audit the accounts of 1,856 entities, including GLCs.
If audits uncover just RM1 million in savings per company, the total could reach RM2 billion - resources that can be allocated towards transforming Malaysians’ lives for the better.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT focuses on transparency and accountability for GLCs and GLICs to identify underperforming entities and improve Malaysia's overall economic landscape.
Fri Nov 08 2024

IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction
The IMF releases new economic forecasts showing that global GDP growth will decline slightly by 20.9 to 3.1 pct from 3.2 pct this year.
Fri Oct 25 2024

Budget 2025 allocation at RM421 billion, up 3.3 per cent from last year
The government has allocated RM421 billion, or 20.2 per cent of the GDP, for Budget 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
AWANI Tonight: World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
The World Bank has upgraded Malaysia’s economic growth forecast to 4.9% in 2024, an increase from its initial 4.3% prediction set in April.
Tue Oct 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: 8 Oct 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
2. GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. World Bank upgrades M'sia GDP forecast to 4.9%
2. GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Oct 08 2024